A cup of coffee and God’s grace
A story of patience, heartache, and the joy that comes from sharing Christ's love with a hurting soul. I still marvel at the grace of God and how he works…
Q&A: Why is it important for Christians to have a devotional life?
Why do I need a devotional life? My life is so busy, and I feel as if I know the stories already because of religion courses and being in church.…
Parent conversations: When you feel inadequate as a parent, remember . . .
I know I’m not a perfect parent. God’s Word, my conscience, my children, and society remind me of that regularly. It’s easy to focus on that and lose sight of…
Extraordinary songs of the Ordinary: Gloria in Excelsis
Song 2: Gloria in Excelsis: “Glory Be to God” In a large old church, the narthex often has a low ceiling, but think of what happens when you walk from…
Roommates again
Jesus loves you. That’s gentle good news that cuts through the noise of life. My father, who wrote this article about Jack in 1990, loved to share that good news…
“Christ through us”: A synod convention preview
WELS is not merely a religious organization or a Christian denomination. More accurately, it is a fellowship of more than 1,200 congregations and 330,000 people who have joined together in…
Please explain: How will Christians’ bodies be changed on the Last Day?
In what ways will Christians' bodies be changed on the Last Day? When God raises Grandpa Wickert from the dead, will he be able to play catch with me? When…
Distorted Bible passages: Philippians 4:13
Examining misquoted, misused, and misapplied Bible verses. "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13). “I think I can. I think I can. I think I…
Earth-shattering days
It was an unnerving experience for the inhabitants of Jerusalem on that late Friday afternoon in spring. “The earth shook, the rocks split” (Matthew 27:51). This was no ordinary earthquake.…